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Private Health: Policy and Regulatory Options for Private Participation

Many developing countries face a critical gap between the demand for health care services and their supply. Public resources often fall short of what is needed to provide universal health care, and the typical incentive structure in the public sector may not always be conducive to expanding access, improving the quality of care, and ensuring efficient use of limited funding and expertise. This Note defines options for mobilizing private resources to achieve public health objectives.